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ST02 HCA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,899 mi
Last recorded199,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 HCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 199,899 miles

all b rake pipes greased

both sills

sub fram

Pass 28 Jul 2016 190,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 190,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 171,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 25 Jul 2015 170,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 162,551 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 156,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 150,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Aug 2011 144,204 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 136,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 136,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 127,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 115,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 100,580 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 79,948 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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ST02 HCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST02 HCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ST02 HCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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